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The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1887-10-07
Had a Penchant for Widows.

CLEVELAND, September 30.-A bold
and successful case of fraud in drawing
pensions has been brought 10 light by
the United States authorities. Genera
Black, Commissioner OF Pensions at
Washington, has been engaged for sew
eral months in examining the Iolls OF
pension agencies. and in his inyestiga-
tiOn he discovered that there were a
great number OF widowed pensioners
residing i'll Toronto, Canada. The num-
Der was so large 6s to excite his sus-
picion, and he sent for the papers in the
claims. He subsequently learned that
James II. McGindley, alias !. II. Mar
tin, alias II. b. Mason, was the attur-
ney in all these cases.
The former residence OF these widowed
pensioners bad been Quincy, H., but
for some unaccOuntaDle reason they
had all moved to Canada. When Gen
eral Black made these discoveries be
consulted General Nee. Dye, chief of
the special examination division of the
Pension Bureau. and the matter was
placed in the hands of a special ex-
aminer. II is claimed that the exami-
nation resulted in finding that fraudu-
lent vouchers had been made out by
MEG indley, who has succeeded. il Is
alleged, IN cheating the Government
out of over Slj.CU0 bg his slick schem-
ing. McGindley has resided here for
some time, and was arrested to-day.
McGindley had hearing before
United States Commissioner Williams
this afternoon. and was bound over to
the United States District Court.
Eighteen years ago this man was ar
rested in Macon City. No, on a similar
charge, but he vas not convicted He
was next heard from in New Orleans,
and the United States Pension Ex-
amIners We're after him there. II was
reported, however, that he had died OF
yellow fever. lie did not contradict tie
report, and the Government detective
went back 70 Washington firmly be-
lieving the man was dead.
McGindly tonight made a full con
fessiOn, admitting that he was the
man the officers were after and that he
has been carrying on a fraudulent pen
sion business for nearly % years, secuI-
ing many thousands of dollars.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1887-10-07
Mercy Without Repentance

The friends OF the doomed Anarchists
appealing 10 Gov. Oglesby for a commu-
tation of the sentence of death confirmed
by the supreme Court of Illinois. In
their petition they assert their belief
that I'm any Case involving life, hu-
msnIty and lie State are better served
10y mercy than by the rigorous execution
OF a sentence the justice of which Is
questioned by many of the people,
While this appeal is beirg made in the
name or the interests of the State and
the cause of humanity. the Chicago or
gan OF the Anarchists showers the
hercest abuse and denunciation OF the
Supreme Court, which is one of the
ouiWaTks or the State, and Anarchist
sympathlzers everywhere are indulcinp
In b!ood-thlrsty but very ridicuIous
threats OF retaiiGtiOn ia case the sen
tence OF the law should be carried ont
Would not the petition to the Govern
or be more likely 10 meet with success
II the Anarchists manifested a dispasi-
tion To respect and obey the laws. of
which he is the sworn administrator
ana II, Instead of breathing defiance
ana Ye"eence. they showed signs of re-
pehiance, which alone justiles an apueaI
Tor mercy ~. }. WorE
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1887-10-07
The Governors Fatal Error.

Governor Beaver means to commit
the fatal error OF denying the tax payers
any redress for the crime or criminal
neglect that defeated the new revenue
Dili at the close OF the last Legislature.
We say iasal error, Tor IL Is likely 10
prove fatal to ms parry IN Jhe State con-
test, aud If l. should no. pToys entirely
fatal 10 the party, Il will surely prove
fatal politically 10 Governor Beaver
himself.
1t was an lneXcu5ab!e error for Gov
eTuOr Beaver tJTeIuse 10 recall The Leg
lslaIuTe promptly when the tTck OF the
Lobbyist OF the objectionable Careless
ness OF officials defeated q revenue bill
that relieved the people OF million vi
annual taxes ana levIsd IL upon cOrpOr-
aLIOus. That was Governor Beavers
great opportunity, but he couuseled
with his tears or pTejudices he hesitat-
ed ana he was lost. He should have
demanded IN the cleaTesJ terms that the
crime peTpetrated against the authority
and dignity OF a great Common wealth
should De exposed aud the guilty or
negligent parties punished.
Governor Beaver was left entirely
without excuse for refusing to call the
Legislator by the published statements
in these columns of a clear majority of
the members of the Legislature declare
ing over their own signatures, that the
service Ot an extra session sh Ould be
rendered without cost over actual ex-
penses. That assurance alone should
have made the Governor call the Legis-
laIUIe without delay but when a clear
majority OF the immediate representa-
tives OF the people also declared their
desire TO re-enact substantially the lost
bill, 1t was command TO the Governor
that he should have obeYed promptly
aud gladly.
There viii b only one Interpretation
Of Governor Beavers refusal 10 recall
the Legislature 10 enact a new tax Dill.
IL will be sincerely believed that cor
porate influences are Ounipoteut in his
cOunsels, and that while he remains
Governor the people must pay not less
than million OF annual taxes which
should be paid by corporations. What
ever may be Governor Beavers reasons
for refusing 20 afford relief TO the peO-
pie, he will be justly judged by the
practical results and the chiet practi-
cal result or the refusal TO have an extra
session, Will be to load the people with
million OF taxes and relieve coypora-
tions of a like amount.
IL the Republican State candidates
are alive TO their own interests they will
open wide the doors about the Execu-
tive Chamber 10 let the voice of The
people reach the ears Of the Governor.
II he shall allow himself to learn the
wishes OF the taxpayers, he will not
refuse 10 retrieve MS past error as far rs
possible by promptly recalling the Leg
lslature. II he shall not allow himself
to be advised of the popular demand for
a revision % our oppressive tax laws.
the Republican State ticket will De
toollshly, wantonly exposed to more
than possible defeat. Times.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1887-10-07

ItEE rtttShurE Dispatch, q Repuh-
lican paper with indepeIdant actions Of
its owa, speaks OF the action of the
s-irant Army OF the Republic concern
ing peosioEs at st. Louis last Friday.
-aS tOllSws IN addition to the action
OF the & rand army Encsmpment az St.
LGlIIs IN defeating the resolutions con-
csrling Cleveland, its vote on N.
service pension GiH IS very significant.
The DsSp0ct has always held that the
wholesale pension EaIds o. the Treasury
did net represent the vast majority of
the gallant meu who saved the Union.
No more complete cGyrobOTatiOn of that
view coClG be given than by the fact
that on the question OF endorsing the
proposition to give every soldier who
served in che Union army pension of
eight tO.ISrs month, the National
Encampment voted against il IN the
overwhelming proportion of fourteen TO
one. Tn,s should Oe a quietus 10 the
dsnagOgufs who are constantly urging
Ioos IN the form Of pensions. The SOL
diers who fought 10 preserve our Gov
Erumeni did nos DO II for the purpose Of
LayiUg :he Treasury bank.uptsd a
quarter OF ac,Elury Idser 10y RAIDS on
H. ttCa--..y Dab J-r.r -a4rr.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1887-10-07
The Grand Army and the President.
fetOes.

Very wisely, and with a unarimitv
that was pleasing to Contemplate, the
National Eucampment of the grand Ar
my Of the Republic crushed out series
OF resolutions referring 10 President
Cleveland s pension vetOes In terms the
reverse OF complimentary. Such inso-
lent vOiciDg Of the spirit of Tuttleism
II the councils OF the veterans has been
choked OF none too soon for the credit
Of the eX-sOIdiers
There Is general disposition among
the people 10 call peTemptOry halt on
this wholesale pension business. While
no man who fought in the civil war will
be permitted TO suffer, the people have
become profoundly Impressed by the
sIupendous aggregate OF the annual pen
sion list, which already exceeds in
amount those OF all other nations of the
world combined. The cry OF pension
agents for open Treasury doors will not
be regarded by Congress which under
stands its duty to the whole people,
The veteran soldiers are not paupers.
and would not seek TO levy a tax upon
the country but while there exists an
Overlooking Treasury there will remain
a constant temptation to indulge in pen-
sion raids OF one form or another.
After the surplus shall have been cut
down the clamor for pensions for every
body VIII cease, because it will have
nothing to feed upon. The great mas.
OF the people are quite of one mind with
their President in their views concern
ing this matter.-Phild. Record.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1887-10-07

CARDINAL GIBBONS laid the corner
stone Of new church, s.. Jerome's, in
South Baltimore on the afternoon OF
last Sunday week. In his sermon on
The Overriding Providence Of God and
the government of the physical snd
moral world, he said I'VE should
recognize the hand OF God, not only in
the government Of the physical uni
verse, but also in the moral government
OF the world. Complaints have some
times been made in certain quarters,
that the name of God does not occur in
the Constitution of the United States,
and attempts have been made to have
that hallOwed name inserted in the
charter of our liberties. But We need
not be Over-anxious to have this name
written in the Constitution, so long as
1t is inscribed in the hearts of oGr peO-
pie, and especially OF our rulers.
Iwould rather sail under the guidance
of an experienced Captain than put nv
trust in the figure-head at the Prov Of
a ship and so long as our ruleIs recog-
nize the controlling infiuence.Of Provi-
dence In the government of the ship of
State, we need not inscribe the mama on
the Prov of the vessel. But if the
trainers of the Constitution cid not in
sert the name of God in that instru-
ment, they, neyerless, had deyout faith
in the guidance of a experimenting
Providence, by whom kings reign and
law-givers give us just things -
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1887-10-07
Defending the Indians.

WASHINGTON, September 30.-Gen- /
Crook has sent to the War Department !
q report on the recent Ute IEiian trouO |
les in Colorado. He SAYS the Difficult !
" arose from attempts made by Colorado
officials to serve warrants on certain
Indians for alleged stealing of horses
and for violation of the State game laws.
The General does not think the Indians
were guilty of horse stealing, but is sat.
isled that they violated the game laws.
He says Game Warden BuTgett. to whom
the warrants We're issued, went 70 the
camp and, without attempting TO ex-
plain his object or mission, suddenly
seized several of the Indians, who broke
away and ran for the cover of tine bush.
Then the posse fired. wOundiDg three OF
the Indians.
General Crook then says that Colorow
promised to leave the country within
fifteen days. and that despite this Sheriff
Kendall attacked them and they resisted.
From the outset says the General, with
but one slight exception, the Indians
were pursued necessarily and in every
case the whites were the aggressoTs and
fired first. ColOrOW had no desire to
fight and made use of his weapons in
Selt-defense only, for the protection of
his women and children and his herds.
During the whole time. including the
fight OF August %, five Indians died of
wounds, one buck, two BOYS and two
small girls. Seven others were wound
ed, one, perhaps, fatally. 1t was eX-
tremely fortunate that Lieutenant Bur
nett arrived upon the scene of action as
he did, as there can be no doubt that
his presence saved the live. of Keudall's
entire party and prevented a serious ont
break. There is no question that the
warrants could have been served with
out difficulty had their service been
| properly undertaken.
The latest information about the
l Indian troubles at the San Carlos Agen-
4 cy. Arizona, Is from Captain Pierce, in
command Of the reservation, who says
/ that when the Sheriff came with twen-
/ ty men ESkimiZin agreed 30 surrender,
with his men, and arrangements were
I made for the trial next day before Judge
Scott at San Pedro. Six Indians came
/ IN and EskimiZin was 10 come in the
/ next morning. That night, however,
| armed white men came from all direc-
/ tlOns, and when Eskimizin learned Of
/ the situation he decided not to come il,
/ but 20 report to the military officer in
( charge Of the agency. The Judge and
/ District Attorney disagreed as to juris-
/ dic'iOn and the six Indians were taken
| TO F'oreace for tIial.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1887-10-07

ARTHUR O'CoNNoR and Sir Thomas
Henry Grattan Esmonde, both Irish
members of Parliament, the former
representing East Donegal and the lat
ter =. Patrick's division OF Dublin, ar
rived at New York by the Steamer All
IONA or last Monday morning. Mr..
O'Couuor Is one Of the ablest members
os the Irish representatives in PaHia-
ment and Mr.. EsmOnde, who IS direct
descendant Of the illustTious Henry
Grattan, is young man of much prom
inence in Irish affairs. ''As every one
knows, " said Mr.. O'COnnOT to a report
er OF the World, "Mr. Esmcade and
have come here as representatives of the
Irish Parliamentary party 20 express
our appreciation OF what has been done
for US by our friends in this country. OF
course we cannot adequately thank the
American people for their efforts il our
behalf, but we shall visit your principal
cities, and in speaking for our cause we
shall try to show how grateful we are for
what already has been done for us. we
shall endeavor 10 give an accurate sc-
count OF the situation IN Ireland, 10
map out the policy which we have de-
CT ded TO adopt under the leadership OF
MT. Gladstone and Mr. Parnel, TO tell
of the difficulties we expect TO encounter
and 70 make suggestions as to the best
means of overcoming them. I must
confess the outlook at present is not rs
encouraging as We would wish. We
must still endure many haIdships and
privations and our people must bear pa
tiently all that comes to them now as
they have already so long done. We are
IN the fight To stay, however, and with
your continued assistance We shall sure
ly win in the end. Messers. O'Connor
and Esmonde Will remain in this country
two or, perhaps, three months, and will
extend their journey westward as far as
San Francisco.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1887-10-07

GENERAL CROOK in his recent report
made to the Interior Department in re-
gard TO the origin os the late trouble
with the Ute Indians in Colorado. saws 4.
From the outset. with but ore slight
interruption, the Indians were pursued
incessant!y, and in every case the whites
were the aggressors and fred first. ~
General Crook further says that in their
manner OF serving the warrants for the
arrest OF certain indians charged with
horse stealing, which was the cause of
the outbreak, the civil authorities acted
Improperly and that the subsequent
slaughter of Indian warriors and chill
dTen will stand as a lasting disgrace to
the State militia and COWBOYS con-
cerued in 1t. General Crook who has
had great experience in fighting the In
dians in Arizonia and elsewhere and
thoroughly understands them, went to
the scene of the trouble between the
ttes and state troops Of Colorado and
made full investigation iato the mat
ter, so that his conclusions must be ac-
cepted as the truth. 1t is only a rep.
etition Of the story 0f tour-ifths Of the
Indian outbreaks that have occurred in
the Western country during the last
twenty-five years.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1887-10-07

CONTRARY TO all expectation among
Ncw York lawyers Jacob ShaTp was
grIcted al additional stay or seven davs
las week by Judge Ruger OF the Court
@. Appeals. The case would come up
before that court or yesterday and The
belief IS that further deisv will be
granted in order that the whole case
may he reviewed. Il is fast coming 10
D" she pOpUlaC belief IN this country
ihas as Justice is Tow administered by
the courts, or at least by some Of them.
there IS one kind OF law for poor men
and another aud very diIernU kind for
rich men like Sharp. The action in his
case viii not tend 20 Increase that re-
sp-cL for and confidence IN the judiciary
which IS 50 essential u the orderly oper-
atlons ot The Jaw, The result WiU be
lhat The brood of Anarchists Ike John
Most in New York auG others Of Lis
stripe viii te Immensely Increased in the
large olt--s
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1887-10-07

The General Assembly Of the Knights
OF Labor met at Minneapolis on Tues
day last. The meeting Is regarded by
the members o. the order as one OF great
importance and the question that will
come before it will be likely to keep it
engaged for at least two weeks. y deser-
mined effort will be made to defeat Mr..
Powderly's reelection as Grand Master
Workman and also TO supplant the pre-
sent Executive Board. The attempt TO
defeat Pow6erly, if he desires to be re-
elected, will, in our judgement end in a
failure, as II ought if the members OF
the Assembly act wisely.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1887-10-07
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Brace Up.

Aou are feeling depressed, your appetite
Is poor, you sre bothered with headache
you are hdgetty, nervous, and generally
out OF sorts, and want 10 brace up. Brace
up out lot with stimulants, spring medi-
cInes, or bitters, whice have for their basis
very cheap, bad whiskey, and which stimu-
late you for an hour, and then leave vou in
worse condition than before. What Won
want IS an Alternative that viii purify your
blood start healthy action of liver and Kid
neys' restore your vitality. and give renewed
health and stTeDgth.Such a medicine Won
wall hnd IL Electric BitteTs, and only 5o
cenis bottle AZ L james dug store.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1887-10-07

IIE Supreme .C0Ett has decided that
-ES<'tnte Treasurer, tDIlas NJ. Bailey, Of
FayStte CoCnty, Is responsible Cor the
money he deposited IL bank at Brad
ford, in McEean county, amounting to
a60u; S'0,aoe, which subsequently, fail
ed. this is unfortunate for Mr.. Bailey,
'6ut State Treasurer who loans the
peoples money to banks as we'll as To
his Perscual friends, the latter Of which
is some times done. must take all the
a-isks OF such financial ventures. Barley
has sCit pendinG against the defunct
,b&Dkto Recover the amouRt deposited.
bns it iH very Goubttu, whether any
thing wKl be realized out of the judg-
eneCt which he expects TO obtain.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1887-10-07

CS'TAIN BIZ OK, the counsel of the
Chicago Anarchists, stated ir that city
on Tuesday last that be expected to 20
to Washington a. lhe eud OF next week
TO prest mt the case Of his clients 70 the
SupreG;e Court " the United States,
the cleck Of the supreme Coart OF
illinois who has the work Of copying the
record of the case in charge, having
Ss5ured him Blaotl that it would be
~ next Thursday. The time
fixed for che execution Of Spies and the
six othereondemneG men Is Friday the
jlSh day 0s November.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1887-10-07

-SoHN B Finch, OF Nebraska, the
well known Prohibition advocate.
diec suddenly in Boston on last Monday
night. In the evening he had addressed
Prohibition meeting at Lynn and then
TOOK the train for Boston. On the way
he had ut, and although every thing
was dsne Tor him that could 5e, he died
soon after reaching that city. Ar.
Finch was by far The ablest man in his
party-amuch better equipped man than
-. John. its candidate for President
iwo years ago, ard we have sometimes
wondered how man gifted with snch
a large supply of brains could travel
over the country advocating so trans
parent a huDbug as Prohibition.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1887-10-07

DIE. CLEN ELAND and his wife
reached -. Louis on Saturday night last
ut l. O'Clock, the longest stop on the
journey having been made at Indianapo-
lis where the widow OF the late Vice
President Hendricks resides. The Pres
ident'ssssy inst. Louis was the occa-
part Of the people. He left that city on
Tuesday night at L O'Clock and arrived
at Chicago on Wend5day at 1OA NJ.
To-day BE is in Milwaukee.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1887-10-07

TIE Revenue Commission met at
Harrisburg, on Tuesday last and held
it's final session. Two " three changes
were made il the bill IL regard 20 the
amount and method of taxing certain
corporations. As soon as the bill previ-
ousiy agreed upon, together with the
changes made on Tuesday, IS printed, it
will be iaid before the Governor. Wheth-
er or not he VIII caIlan extra session Of
the Legislature TO take action upon it,
remains To be seen.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1887-10-07

BEFogE President Cleveland and his
wife shall get back to Washington, says
the Philadelphia Record, they will have
Travelled nearly 5000 miles by railway.
What Journey No Emperor Of
Rome, in the palmiest day Of Roman
power, could have moved through his
dominions IN such state OF with such
safety; ana no modern ruler can take
such p--nce'y Iide unless he shall
come 10 America 20 DO it.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1887-10-07

NENT year lIsSS will bs peculiar
one in this respect, that the last three
numerals which compose it will De the
same figures, a circumstance which can
occur only once ia century, or more
strictly speaking, once in every Ill
years, as it will bu III years before
another three of a kind' 1890 will
be renched.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1887-10-07

DR. JoHN 6. HALL, = wealthy citi-
zen q Jacksonville, Fla, offers 70 do
nate one hundred thousand acres of
land IN the State OF Georgia to the poor
and landless people oc Ireland ho may
wish 20 cone TO this country. lie will
allot twenty-five acres to eack family.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1887-10-07

JUDGE BtEEETT, of New York. has
decided that when woTkiugmeu combine
TO prevent a man from getting employ
ment and earning living because he
refuses 10 submit to their orders they
are guilty of conspiracy. All fair
minded men believe in this interpreta-
ton OF the law, and Il Is satisfactory to
have tbe'Euestion settled by judicial au-
tu0rity.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1887-10-07

NINE THOUSAND people, according
tothe estimate, shook the right hand Of
President CleyeIand in St. Louis on
Monday last. At this rate his hand viii
not last until -he 22i of October, the
limit oC '5hy hEsd shaking tour.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1887-10-07
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DEMocnArIc NrArE rIchEr.

FOR JUDGE or THE SUPREME COURT
J. ROSS THOMPSON, OF Erie county.
FOR STATE TREASURER
Il. J. NCGBANN. OF Lancaster county